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http://jasonmaris.com/blog/?p=995#commentsThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:53:48 +0000Jasonhttp://jasonmaris.com/blog/?p=995I recently did a series of portraits for Atlanta Magazine to accompany their article “Unorthodox” about local religious leaders approaching their faith in unique and, at times, controversial ways. On my own volition, I decided, along with fellow cameraman Keith Roberts, to film one of the stories three subjects, Pastor Dennis Meridith, during a service at Atlanta’s Tabernacle Baptist Church. Pastor Dennis, as it turns out, is openly gay – a true anomaly for most Christian denominations and a brave move in the Baptist church. Click to experience.

I also photographed Pastor 7, a former biker thug converted while in solitary confinement. Now the leader of 7 Bridges To Recovery Church, Pastor 7 runs an outreach program for the homeless, housing many in a building on the premises and taking aid, and the Word, to Atlanta’s underpasses – home to an entire subset of destitute peoples.

Finally, I spent some time and photographed Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, Professor of Religion at Piedmont College, Episcopal priest, Christian feminist and celebrated author. Rev. Taylor made waves when she lost faith – not in religion, but in the business of religion and left her ministry. This is the subject of her book Leaving Church (HarperSanFrancisco (aka HarperOne), 2006). She had a great sense of humor, laughed a lot, was very personable and, for one who admits to not liking having her photo taken – did great.

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http://jasonmaris.com/blog/?p=929#commentsFri, 20 Jan 2012 02:26:07 +0000Jasonhttp://jasonmaris.com/blog/?p=929I was the Director of Photography on this. Shot at the Earl in East Atlanta, featuring Rick Richards of the the Georgia Satellites. Currently airing nationally. Well, needless to say this was a fun shoot! See more credits on the vimeo page. Thanks to everyone that helped make it happen! Click to experience.